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Cast
Alexis Petridis
as Self
Ian Levine
as Self
Alan Jones
as Self
Bob Colacello
as Self
Randy Jones
as Self - Village People (archive footage)
Felipe Rose
as Self - Village People (archive footage)
Alex Briley
as Self - Village People (archive footage)
Victor Willis
as Self - Village People (archive footage)
David Hodo
as Self - Village People (archive footage)
Glenn Hughes
as Self - Village People (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime0h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes1
DirectorBenjamin Whalley
WritersBenjamin Whalley
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Joy Of Disco
About The Joy Of Disco
A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world. Between 1969 and 1979 disco was born through gay liberation, female desire in the age of feminism and led to the birth of modern club culture before taking the world by storm. This in turn led to the 'Disco Sucks' movement and the inevitable backlash. With contributions from Nile Rodgers, Robin Gibb, Kathy Sledge and Ian Schrager.
Directed by Benjamin Whalley, The Joy Of Disco leans on a strong ensemble — Alexis Petridis, Ian Levine, Alan Jones — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2012.
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